by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Couples, Depression, Grief, Men, Team
“Nothing is to be feared – it is only to be understood.” – Marie Currie About Life takes us on many unexpected twists and turns. No matter how hard working, tough or intelligent we are. None of us can get it right all of the time. Things start building up...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Emerging Adults, Team, Trauma
About One of our greatest challenges in life is just to find some balance. Whether you’re frequently trying to find your footing, or something big has knocked you off your axis, I firmly believe in your ability to restore stability even stronger than before. Humans...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Men, Team, Trauma
About Therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and experiential. Opening up can feel intimidating, that’s why I focus on building trust at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to be an empathetic witness and a supportive guide as we work toward...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Emerging Adults, Grief, Kids, Team
About Melina Ciotta is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Use Counselor (CASAC). Melina graduated from The State University of New York at Oneonta with a bachelor’s degree in child and Family Studies in 2017 and obtained...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Grief, Helping Helpers, Team, Telehealth, Women
“Just because no one else can heal you or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” – Lisa Olivera About Life can seem so overwhelming and out of control at times. We might feel as though we are...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Anxiety/OCD, Cheektowaga, Grief, Helping Helpers, Team, Trauma
“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brene Brown About Does it seem as if you are walking through a dark tunnel, alone, with no end in sight? Do you ever just feel completely overwhelmed...
